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Mean Girls
2004 97 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★7.2
Drama, Comedy
Director: Mark Waters
🎭 Based on
«Queen Bees and Wannabes»
byRosalind Wiseman
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Description
Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.
Budget:
$17M
US Gross:
$86.06M
Worldwide:
$130.2M
Starring
Lindsay Lohan
Actor
Jonathan Bennett
Actor
Rachel McAdams
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2005
— Best Actress
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2005
— Best On-Screen Team
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2005
— Breakthrough of the Year
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2005
— Breakthrough of the Year
Key opinion
Mean Girls is widely regarded as a quintessential teen comedy that balances lighthearted humor with a sharp, satirical look at high school social hierarchies. While some critics find the plot beats overly familiar, most praise the film for its clever writing, strong ensemble performances, and enduring moral message about authenticity.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, led by Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams, delivers standout performances that elevate the material. | |
| Screenplay | Tina Fey’s screenplay distinguishes itself from generic teen comedies through witty dialogue and biting satire of social cliques. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds as a relatable and instructive exploration of the pressures of conformity and the toxicity of popularity. | |
| Originality | The narrative follows a classic 'rise and fall' structure that some find engaging and fresh, while others see it as relying on standard genre tropes. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is polarizing; some find the humor consistent throughout, while others feel the middle section drags and the ending relies too heavily on artificial, feel-good resolutions. |